Exhibition Event for Re-development of Hatherleigh Market

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  Kingswood Homes have arranged an exhibition of their proposals for the re-development of Hatherleigh Market. This is taking place on Wednesday 20th September in Hatherleigh Community Centre between 4.30pm and 6.30pm. They state: “Kingswood Homes are progressing plans for the re-development of Hatherleigh Market, in this historic yet vibrant market town. With housing, employment and some retail centred around a …

‘One Council’ consultation event in Hatherleigh

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You will by now have received information from West Devon Borough Council on the proposal to merge with South Hams Council to create a single council to serve both areas. One of their consultation events will be taking place in Hatherleigh Community Centre on Saturday 16th September between 10am – 1pm. Further information about the proposal is available here https://www.onecouncil.org.uk/ Read …

Information on Compost Bins and Bonfires

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In light of the new charges for the garden waste collection service, the TOWN COUNCIL would like to draw your attention to the following: COMPOST BINS Compost bins are available to buy directly and cheaply from the Council offices at St James Street in Okehampton. They cost £15 for a 220 litre bin. These bins are an easy and efficient …

Hatherleigh Minibus to link with Sunday Train 20th August

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Hatherleigh Bus to Sunday Train day! (formerly the Sunday Rover). Like last year, the Community Minibus is booked on Sunday 20th August to take passengers to Okehampton to link with the Sunday Train to Exeter, for a day away.  Leave your driving and parking worries behind and jump aboard! The bus will depart Hatherleigh Co-op bus stop at 09.00 to meet the train departing Okehampton for …

Runnon Moor – Housing Development Submitted

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The Town Council have received notification from West Devon Borough Council of an Outline Planning Application for a mixed-use development on Runnon Moor. This is following a leaflet sent to households a few weeks ago from Walsingham Planning asking for residents views to their proposal to build 80 homes and an area of B1 employment buildings. This proposal is now live.  To view …

Petition to Devon County Council – Complete the off-road Tarka Trail link to Hatherleigh!

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  There is a petition ongoing to see the missing link of the off-road section of the Tarka Trail to be connected between Meeth and Hatherleigh. Currently cyclists have to encounter a dangerous section of road as they approach Hatherleigh. Please add your support by following the link https://www.ipetitions.com/petition/complete-the-missing-link-in-the-tarka-trail

Composting Roadshow comes to Hatherleigh

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West Devon residents are being encouraged to try their hand at composting this month with the launch of a home composting roadshow. The series of roadshow events are set to promote and encourage residents to start composting, one of the inexpensive and easy options available to residents to dispose of their kitchen and garden waste. At each event, West Devon …